Science Standards

All programs are aligned with the Washington State Science EALRs and Ocean Literacy Principles. For information about standards specific to each program, please click here for classroom program standards.

Resources for use in your classroom

Puget Sound orca informationSolar power at the Seattle Aquarium In partnership with Seattle City Light, the Seattle Aquarium installed a 49-kilowatt-hour photovoltaic array on the roof of Pier 59. The array generates electricity for Seattle City Light’s second Community Solar project. To view live readings of how much power the Community Solar project is generating at the Seattle Aquarium and to learn more about solar power, click here.

Interested in curriculum and activities? Developed and managed by Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), Solar 4R Schools provides schools nationwide with hands-on teaching tools such as science kits, lesson plans and photovoltaic solar arrays so students can learn about solar, wind and other renewable energy technologies.

Teacher Workshop Sea Star Wasting Disease in Washington Waters

Partnership programs

The Seattle Aquarium with several schools in the Puget Sound area. Our partner schools help us pilot test new programs, get feedback on new ideas and provide more in-depth programming jointly delivered by Aquarium staff and classroom teachers.

Citizen Science is a partner program delivered in collaboration with Aquarium staff and high school teachers. Participating teachers are selected through an application process. If you're interested in participating, please contact Program Coordinator Nicole Ivey at n.ivey@seattleaquarium.org.

General information

Education E-newsletter

If you would like to sign up for our quarterly education e-newsletter to receive more information about programs for you and your students, let us know at education@seattleaquarium.org.